The continued rise in the prices of essential commodities in the capital’s markets has intensified pressure on low-income and lower middle-income households. Vegetables are being sold at notably high prices, while the cost of eggs and rice has also increased significantly. Consumers are additionally facing shortages of soybean oil, while fish and meat prices remain […]

Police in Bagerhat’s Fakirhat upazila have recovered a truck loaded with abandoned aluminium worth approximately Tk 1.35 million after an alleged robbery on its way to Chattogram from the Rampal Thermal Power Plant area. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The recovery operation was carried out in the early hours of […]

Police in Ashulia, Savar, have arrested a madrasa teacher following allegations of sexual harassment involving a seven-year-old female student. The accused, identified as Mohammad Ilias, was detained on Thursday afternoon, 7 May, from the Rawzatul Quran Adhunik Nurani and Hafezia Madrasa in the South Gazirchat area of Ashulia. The matter was confirmed later that night […]

Legendary artist Manna Dey, who holds a unique place in the musical heritage of the Indian subcontinent, was born on 1 May 1919 in Kolkata. His real name was Prabodh Chandra Dey. Over a long and illustrious musical career, he secured a permanent place in the hearts of listeners through songs in multiple languages. He […]

On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the central committee of Jatiya Sramik Jot–Bangladesh organised a large workers’ rally and red flag march in the capital on Friday, 1 May 2026. The programme began at 10:00 AM at Bangabandhu Avenue, where labour leaders and workers gathered to mark May Day and present a series of […]

Rajshahi, 19 March 2026: The sudden passing of Shams Sumon, former Marketing student of Rajshahi University (RU), National Film Award-winning actor, and prominent media personality, has prompted heartfelt condolences from the university’s senior administration. Professor Md. Faridul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of RU, along with Professor Mohammad Main Uddin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration), and Professor Moha: Farid Uddin Khan, […]

A tragic fire at a multi-storey shopping complex in Chattogram has left two people dead and another critically injured, highlighting ongoing concerns over fire safety in busy commercial areas. The blaze broke out on Thursday morning at KB Orchid Plaza, located in the densely populated Terribazar area on Laldighi Road. According to fire service officials, […]